Kieran O’Keefe is the Chief Investment Officer of ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Co, a publicly quoted, top 15, aircraft operating lessor.  He is responsible for all capital markets and equity joint venture initiatives.  Kieran has worked in the aviation and investment banking sectors for the past 30 years, involved primarily in the areas of structured finance and aircraft operating leasing.   During that time, he has completed financings for aircraft worth over $7.0 billion and has advised on the financing and restructuring of several airlines and aircraft leasing companies.